FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025

The FAA extends restrictions for U.S. commercial flights over parts of Haiti below 10,000 feet for another 90 days, citing safety concerns. The restrictions that have been in place since last month continue to affect the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti’s capital region. The post FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025 appeared first on The Haitian Times. FAA extends flight ban on Haiti until March 2025 was first posted on December 12, 2024 at 7:54 am.

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Haiti

American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence

American Airlines suspends flights to Port-au-Prince indefinitely due to escalating gang violence, compounding Haiti’s transportation crisis. The post American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing escalating gang violence was first posted on December 10, 2024 at 12:44 pm.

2024-12-10 4

Haiti

Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk

As Haiti’s oldest maternity hospital, specializing in emergency and at-risk deliveries, Chancerelles was a critical safety net for low-income and no-income women serving as a beacon of hope amid a collapsing system. Before its closure, the facility handled an average of 25 to 35 deliveries per day—providing prenatal care, and life-saving interventions for high-risk pregnancies. The post Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital maternal healthcare crisis puts lives at risk appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pregnant and cornered: Haiti’s capital […]

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Arts & Culture

Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride

Schaëlda Joseph is using Creole and cultural pride to inspire Haiti's youth. From classrooms to Toastmasters, she’s fostering a generation of confident leaders, reshaping Haiti’s future through empowerment. The post Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride appeared first on The Haitian Times. Meet Schaëlda Joseph: The teacher inspiring Haitian youth with Creole and cultural pride was first posted on December 4, 2024 at 8:13 am.

2024-12-04 6

Haiti

Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely

Travelers from southern Haiti are stranded as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended for weeks. Gang violence blocks major roads, leaving few options. Travelers plead for solutions amid rising insecurity. The post Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s travel woes worsen as flights from Port-au-Prince remain suspended indefinitely was first posted on December 3, 2024 at 9:29 am.

2024-12-03 5

Crime & Justice

Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS

Haiti’s CONATEL suspended Radio Mega FM’s Boukante Lapawòl after host Guerrier Henry gave airtime to gang leaders like Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier. Authorities accused the show of spreading propaganda amid rising violence, sparking debate over freedom of expression and the fight against terrorism. The post Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian authorities shut down popular radio show for allegedly promoting gangs | BREAKING NEWS was first […]

2024-11-24 5

Crime & Justice

From threats to gifts: How Haitian gang leaders added TikTok to their social media arsenal

While gang leaders flood social media with threats, social media companies have faced increasing calls to take action. Some human rights advocates believe that tech giants should implement stricter content controls for known gang accounts, noting that similar practices have been applied to other criminal networks in Latin America and beyond. The post From threats to gifts: How Haitian gang leaders added TikTok to their social media arsenal appeared first on The Haitian Times. From threats to gifts: How Haitian […]

2024-11-21 5

Haiti

Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in

Tension gripped Port-au-Prince on the day Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was sworn in as Haiti’s new prime minister. Spirit Airlines canceled flights after gunfire damaged a departing plane, and schools and businesses shut down amid gang threats. The post Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in appeared first on The Haitian Times. Spirit plane hit by gunfire, gangs warn violence in Haiti’s capital amid new PM’s swearing-in was first posted on November 11, […]

2024-11-12

Crime & Justice

Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince

The police have increased their presence in attacked areas, killing gang members and seizing weapons, but the situation remains tense, with more people fleeing and police casualties rising The post Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. Police officers, civilians killed as gangs launched new siege on Port-au-Prince was first posted on October 25, 2024 at 12:51 pm.

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Réveil Spirituel

Réveil Spirituel

Avec ZRECK NORELIA

Port-au-Prince